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EARLY

Fava Beans
Grown by Lily, Max, Samer, and Diane in Sunderland, MA

After a difficult season on the west coast, Fava Beans are now in better supply. Unique to their West Coast variety, these beans are incredibly meaty and plump. Additionally, the outer skins are thin and tender enough to eat, saving time in their tedious preparation.

These are on the cusp of the best harvest all season. Expect a few weeks of excellent quality before the heat renders these beans too starchy.

Earlier cool spells followed by a sharp rise in temperature created ideal growing conditions: the pods developed slowly, building up sugars, and then swelled in the heat, yielding a harvest that is both abundant and intensely sweet.

LATE

Sorrento Lemons
Grown in Sorrento, IT

Enjoy the last few weeks for ultra-fragrant Sorrento Lemons. The peels are packed with bright oils which release easily, while the flesh is acidic, subtly sweet, and nearly seedless. While the lemon trees fruit four times per year, this period produces some of the best lemons — before summer settles in Southern Italy, the nights remain cool for just a little bit longer, allowing the lemons to develop sugars and more complexity.

Traditionally used in the production of limoncello, Sorrento Lemons are a spectacular expression of terroir. Situated on the mountainous, rocky coastline, the Sorrento Peninsula is ideally suited for growing these citrus fruits. Ample sunshine and cool ocean breezes create a unique microclimate, allowing the fruits to develop a multifaceted flavor and aromatic oils. A lack of available land has led many farmers to use the natural contours of the mountains and build terraces suitable for small groves. These terraces often include high walls, which help with temperature control, shade, and protection from harmful weather and pests.